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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.83, 128.76 and 70.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.83, 128.76 and 70.68 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.83 : 128.76 = 70.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.83/128.76 = 70.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.83x = 128.76 × 70.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.83x = 9,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100.76/85.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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